Read a single char using Microsoft VC 6 or NET

I am trying to edit a field as it is being input, not waiting for the using Microsoft VC

Borland will allow a "myChar = cin.get();" and will return the char immediately to program control. Microsoft insists that it must be followed by a before the program can see the character and provide an message.

How do I get Microsoft to get the character and return control to the program without waiting for a ? :rolleyes:

sample code

#include <iostream.h>

void main( )
{
    char myChar;
    int myInt = 0;

    cout << "Give me an integer: ";

    while ( ( myChar = cin.get( ) ) != '\n' )
    {
        if ( myChar < '0' || myChar > '9' )
            cout << "Bad char !!";               // Throw away illegal chars
        else
            {
                myChar = myChar - '0';
                myInt = myInt * 10 + myChar;
            }
    }
}

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